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1950 Map of Newsome Sinks
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1950 Map of Newsome Sinks

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Wheeler Reservoir and the Tennessee River dominate the northern landscape of this Marshall County borderland, where the Huntsville Meridian serves as a primary survey anchor. The terrain is defined by the unique karst topography of the Newsome Sinks and the steep elevations of Benton Mountain and Guillon Mtn. Small agricultural settlements like Morgan City and Rescue are connected by a network of winding roads that follow the hollows and gaps, such as Saylor Gap and Light Gap. Local life in the mid-century is marked by numerous rural institutions, including Pine Ridge Church and the New Horton School. The map also documents many family burial grounds, such as Saints Cem and Prince Cem, alongside natural landmarks like Eudy Cave and Hughes Spring, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure before modern development shifted the rural character of northern Alabama.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.78 x 26.96 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain